2009 Official Alabama Vacation Guide - (Page 39) ALABAMA MOUNTAINS Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains Alabama Mountains • Brushy Lake Recreation Area. Open camping with water provided Apr. 1–Sept. 30. Spend one day or several in scenic forest. Hiking trails, fishing, boating and camping areas. • Clear Creek Recreation Area. Adjacent to Smith Lake. Individual picnic sites, white-sand beach, swimming area, bathhouse, 3 group picnic shelters. Bike trail parallels lake and crosses 2 bridges. See campground listing on page 138. • Corinth Recreation Area. Individual picnic sites, swimming area, bathhouse, large group picnic shelter. See campground listing on page 138. • Houston Recreation Area. Quiet, secluded place to pitch tent, picnic in shade or enjoy Smith Lake. See campground listing on page 138. FLAT ROCK map B-17 GOLF DOGWOOD HILLS GOLF RESORT AND GARDENS www.dogwoodhillsgolfresortandgardens.com . 256-632-3634, 256-632-3017. 26460 AL Hwy. 71. Senior & Senior rates weekdays rates. PC, TC, CC. Scenic rolling terrain course in northeast Alabama. Bent grass greens. Four-star rating by Golf Digest. Log cabin villages with golf packages available. 18 holes, par 72, 6670 yds. FLORENCE map B-6 ATTRACTIONS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE SHOALS www.shoalschildrensmuseum.org. 888-FLO-TOUR, 256-765-0500. 2810 Darby Dr. Open Tu–Sat. 10–5; extended hours may be available. Admission charged; group & coupons available on website rates. PC, TC, CC. Fun, creative and enriching “touch everything” experience where exploration stimulates lifelong curiosity. D-1(b, c, f, h, i, l, p), D-3(f). DEIBERT PARK www.visitflorenceal.com. 888-FLO-TOUR, 256-740-4141. 1 Hightower Pl. Open year-round. Free. Family-oriented park. Walking trails, ponds, playground. Located next to Children’s Museum of the Shoals. Various lesson plans for group tours. DOWNTOWN FLORENCE UNLIMITED (DFU) www.firstfridaysflorence.com. 877-290-8880. 324 N. Court Street. Open M-F 10-5. Free. Visit historic downtown Florence and experience First Fridays. A family friendly environment filled with art, music, shopping, dining and fellowship. A monthly event. Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman is celebrating 75 years. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ROSENBAUM HOUSE MUSEUM NRHP www.wrightinalabama.com. 256-740-8899. 601 Riverview Dr. Open Tu–Sat. 10–4, Sun. 1-4. Admission charged; senior, group & child rates; Seniors (62+), students, and groups of 10 or more. PC, TC. Usonian style (1939–40). Only structure in Alabama designed by Wright. Constructed of cypress, glass and brick. Fully restored. D-1(p). Valley. Native American relics found in area. fact ts Chronological displays and explanations of artifacts from Paleo to Historic periods. D-1(a, g, m). SHOALS COMMERCIAL CULINARY CENTER 256-764-0044. 610 W. College St. M–F 8–5. Shoals Entrepreneurial Center-Culinary Complex is home to 17 specialty food producers and caterers. SCC offers cooking classes for groups and tours of the facility. D-1(a, p). KENNEDY-DOUGLASS CENTER FOR THE ARTS NRHP www.florenceal.org. 256-760-6379. 217 E. Tuscaloosa St. Open weekdays 9–4, weekends for special events. Free. Gallery exhibits showcasing contemporary artists, rotated constantly to make each visit a rediscovery. D-1(b, f, m). FUNLAND WATER PARK, INC. PHOTO: ATD/JEFF GREENBERG. W.C. HANDY BIRTHPLACE, MUSEUM AND LIBRARY www.florenceal.org. 256-760-6434. 620 W. College St. Open Tue.–Sat. 10–4. Admission charged. PC, TC. Personal memorabilia includes trumpet, handwritten music and piano on which Handy composed “St. Louis Blues.” D-1(a, e–i, l, m, p). 256-764-8809, 256-766-9132. 305 Coffee Rd. Park open mid-May–mid-Aug.: 10–9 (Sun. noon– 9); bait shop and restaurant open year-round. Fee for attractions only. PC, TC, CC. Water theme park featuring a 328’ waterslide, 378’ tube slide, 3 kiddie slides. D-1(a, b, f, l, n, p). PICKWICK LAKE See Sheffield, page 52. POPE’S TAVERN MUSEUM www.florenceal.org. 256-760-6439. 203 Hermitage Dr. Open Tue.–Sat. 10–4. Admission charged. PC, TC. Stagecoach stop, tavern, inn used as hospital by Confederate and Union forces during Civil War. Extensive collection of Civil War artifacts. Antiques. D-1(b, f, m, p). INDIAN MOUND AND MUSEUM www.florenceal.org. 256-760-6427. 1028 S. Court St. Open Tue.–Sat. 10–4. Admission charged. PC, TC. Largest domiciliary mound in Tennessee WILSON LAKE See Muscle Shoals, page 50. w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l 39 http://www.dogwoodhillsgolfresortandgardens.com http://www.shoalschildrensmuseum.org http://www.visitflorenceal.com http://www.firstfridaysflorence.com http://www.wrightinalabama.com http://www.florenceal.org http://www.florenceal.org http://www.florenceal.org http://www.florenceal.org http://www.alabama.travel
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